Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1123

An action arising from management of another's affairs without mandate. Is time-barred upon the lapse of three years from the day of knowledge of the arising of the right, or fifteen years from the day on which it arises. Article 278 of the Civil Code. The meaning of knowledge. It is actual knowledge. Reason therefor. - Inferring the right-holder's knowledge of his right to restitution and determining its date. A factual matter independently determined by the judge of merits under the supervision of the Court of Cassation. - The impediment that suspends the running of limitation. It is a cause affecting the creditor that prevents him from claiming his right judicially in due time. It makes no difference whether the cause relates to the creditor personally or to external material or natural circumstances.